Mud Pump In Oilfield Rigs Parts, Types & Calculations
High-pressure mud pumps are positive displacement pumps. Simply, they convert mechanical power into hydraulic power. Their mechanical components (power ends) are usually maintained by mechanics. The hydraulic part (fluid end) of the pump, however, is maintained by the drilling crew. As they are a critical part of the drilling rig equipment, it is mandatory that the drilling engineer should have a thorough knowledge of their mechanical and hydraulic components.
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